COOPER BEARINGS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COOPER BEARINGS, INC. — a ball and roller bearing manufacturing facility located at 21629 BALTIMORE AVE., GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-05-11.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,600.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332991). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 87th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 23, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 12, 2015. Of the 10 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,600.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was COOPER BEARINGS, INC. cited for?
COOPER BEARINGS, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,600.00. The inspection opened on 2015-05-11.
How much was COOPER BEARINGS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,600.00 against COOPER BEARINGS, INC. in GEORGETOWN, DE. Average per citation: $760.00.
Is COOPER BEARINGS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COOPER BEARINGS, INC. has a risk score of 16 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $7,600.00 is above the industry average.